Iowa Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990
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Record Description
Record Type Naturalization Petitions
Record Group RG 21: Records of the District Courts of the United States
Collection years 1859-1990
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National Archives and Records Administration
National Archives at Kansas City


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains naturalization petitions for the United States District Courts for the state of Iowa, 1859-1990. Images were originally captured at the NARA Regional Archives facility in Kansas City, Missouri. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.


Related National Archives Collections[edit | edit source]

Declarations on Intentions

Petitions for Naturalization

Military Petitions for Naturalization

Name Indexes NARA - Kansas City


Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Full name of citizen
  • Residence at the time of naturalization
  • Birthplace
  • Date of birth
  • Married
  • Residence
  • Place of marriage
  • Entry date into country
  • Entry point into country
  • Children's names and birthdates
  • Last foreign residence
  • Vessel name
  • Arrival date
  • Admission date
  • Certificate date
  • Name of court
  • Petition number
  • Registration number
  • Signature

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1939 Declaration of Intention

    1939 Declaration of Intention

Inventory[edit | edit source]

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see Iowa Naturalization Records - Inventory

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate date and place of naturalization

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information and to find additional information.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the record to learn your ancestor’s foreign and “Americanized” names
  • Use the record to learn the place of origin and find vital records such as birth, baptism, and marriage
  • Use the record to see if other family members who may have immigrated with the person you are looking for are listed and have additional information or leads; you may also find additional information on new family members in censuses

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names
  • Look for the Declaration of Intent soon after the immigrant arrived. Then look for the Naturalization Petition five years later, when the residency requirement would have been met. Look for naturalization records in federal courts, then in state, county, or city courts. An individual may have filed the first and final papers in different courts and sometimes in a different state if the person moved. Immigrants who were younger than 18 when they arrived did not need to file a Declaration of Intent as part of the process
  • Check other possible ports of entry

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Iowa.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

  • Newman, John J. American Naturalization Records;1790-1990: what they are and how to use them. Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998. FS Library book 973 P47na

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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